London Build 2015 and the London Construction Awards

Almost 200 exhibitors and thousands of construction industry professionals are set to descend on the o2, London, later this month for London Build 2015.

This year's event takes place on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June 2015 and tickets are now available, free of charge, from the London Build 2015 website at www.londonbuildexpo.com.

With a packed agenda there's plenty to see and do on both days of the programme including sessions from NBS on the benefits of using an architect, the NBS BIM Object Standard, NBS BIM Toolkit and RIBA Building Contracts with Dr Stephen Hamil, Ian Chapman and Roland Finch taking to the stage.

London and the South of England are expected to be at the forefront of the UK's growing construction sector in the coming years and this event serves as a showcase for the latest projects, developments and investment opportunities in and around the Capital.

Both days also feature free to attend, CPD accredited conferences and training workshops , with over 50 conference speakers from the likes of Balfour Beatty, Greater London Authority, KPMG, Crossrail, RIBA, and RICS.

Other sessions to watch out for include:

A BIM Task Group presentation on the Future Model for Building Design

Dr Paul Toyne, Balfour Beatty's head of sustainability, exploring the role of construction in delivering legacy outcomes

A look ahead to the London of 2030 from Richard Griffiths at the UK Green Building Council

The London Construction Awards , which recognise achievements by those that have played a defining role in delivering exceptional quality, innovation and service; and in driving the London construction industry forward, are also held on Thursday 18 June. This year's winners will be announced at a gala dinner featuring stand-up comedy from Jimmy Carr.